Recipient of the Provincial Grand Master’s Award of Merit
WEDNESDAY 1st JUNE – John forced to retire due to injury
Update from John –” I had to retire from the event after Stage 2
I fell on crags after reaching Black Sail Hut, Ennerdale, on Monday afternoon, bashed my left knee, damaged left foot.
Started Stage 2 Tuesday morning, hoping that I could run off the injury, towards the latter stages I was in excruciating pain, the last 6 miles were very uncomfortable.
Woke up yesterday morning (Wednesday) could not put the left foot trainer on due to the swelling, bruising and advised by medic to retire.
I have been very fortunate to have been able to run 2 of the stages, 82 miles in 2 days, very challenging in places.
I am very sad and extremely disappointed that I could not complete the journey.”
We wish John a speedy recovery and congratulate him upon a tremendous achievement, despite his injury and the pain he was in !
W Bro John Lill is not only an amazing athlete, but also a dedicated Middlesex Mason, being a Past Master of Elliot Lodge, No.1567.
ALL donations to John’s incredible undertaking will be allocated to your 2020 Festival honorific for you and your Lodge/Chapter.
Please take a look at this website and donate today.
To read more about John, in his own word’s click HERE
In 2017 John will be participating in “end2end” 874 miles from John O’Groats to Lands End
See www.end2end.online for more information on this incredible challenge
“A man never stands so tall
as when he kneels to help a child”
